CHESCO CRIME WATCH: Man accused in two Caln burglaries

CALN — Martin A. Burnett, 41, of Newark, Del., was arrested on burglary charges after police allegedly discovered him hiding inside a home on Oct. 26 in the 200 block of Bondsville Road, according to the Caln Police Department.

Police said Burnett was charged for two separate burglaries. The first occurred on Oct. 16 at a home in the 600 block of Norma Drive, during which a large amount of jewelry, electronics, and a vehicle was stolen.

Then, on Oct. 26, a resident called police when they believed someone was inside their home. Officers responded and found Burnett hiding inside the house before taking him into custody without incident, police said.

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The stolen vehicle and some of the previously stolen items were located nearby, police said. Burnett was charged with burglary and related offenses and transported to Chester County Prison after failing to post $10,000 bail, according to court records.

NORTH COVENTRY

A 2002 white Lincoln was stolen between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the Boscov’s parking lot in the 300 block of West Schuylkill Road, according to police.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the North Coventry Police Department at 610-323-8260.